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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.16, 563.04 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.16, 563.04 and 376 is: 518.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.16 : 563.04 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.16/563.04 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.16x = 563.04 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.16x = 211,703.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,703.04/408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.68

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